GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

The study sought to examine English pronunciation self-concept as a determinant of English learning. A lot of people learn English at school, where English is a common subject. The study asserted that the English language is somehow dependent on pronunciation. For instance, vocabulary learning is achieved by pronunciation processing of words. Contested or widely mispronounced words are typically verified by the sources from which they originate, such as names of cities and towns or the word GIF (Graphics Interchange Format). English self-concept belongs to the academic category, which itself is further classified into other sub-categories, such as English reading self-concept and English pronunciation self-concept. The study concluded that self-concept is divided into two categories: academic and non-academic self-concept. English self-concept belongs to the academic category, which itself is further classified into other sub-categories, such as English reading self-concept and English pronunciation self-concept. Also, it was concluded that the more students are proficient in English language learning, the more their performance in pronunciation will improve. And the more psychological barriers are resolved, the more efficient pronunciation in English will be. One of the recommendations made was that, considering "self-concept" and its pivotal role in overall academic achievement, stakeholders in the realm of English language teaching and learning should take the self-concept issue into account in regards to fostering students’ academic performance.

KEYWORDS: Self-Concept, English Pronunciation/Learning